Phobia ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Phobia ( noun )

1. An excessive or irrational fear of a specific thing or situation.
2. An abnormal fear or aversion.

Origin:

From the greek word "phobos" meaning fear or dread.

Examples:

1. She has a phobia of spiders and refuses to go near them.
2. His phobia of flying prevents him from traveling by airplane.
3. The phobia of public speaking is a common fear among many people.
4. Many people with social phobia are afraid of being judged or criticized by others.
5. The phobia of heights is also known as acrophobia.

(As a verb)

Phobia ( verb )

1. An excessive or irrational fear of a specific thing or situation.
2. An abnormal fear or aversion.

Origin:

From the greek word "phobos" meaning fear or dread.

Examples:

1. She has a phobia of spiders and refuses to go near them.
2. His phobia of flying prevents him from traveling by airplane.
3. The phobia of public speaking is a common fear among many people.
4. Many people with social phobia are afraid of being judged or criticized by others.
5. The phobia of heights is also known as acrophobia.